3D Printing Method Inspired by Sand Castles

According to a recent Facebook post, North Carolina State University (NC State) was ranked #3 in North America in increasing research publications. Last month, NC State researchers announced their development of a 3D printed cube that's used to manipulate virtual objects, and now, a different research team has worked out a way to 3D print silicone paste. The technique was inspired by and relies on the principles which allow sand castles to hold together. The team recently published a paper on their work, titled, "3D Printing by Multiphase Silicone/Water Capillary Inks," in the journal Advanced Materials. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/177308/3d-printin...aste-uc-state/

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